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German Minor

Valuable Complement to Any Major
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    UNC-Baden Württemberg Exchange Program Places Students at Nine Universities in Southwest Germany, Including Heidelberg, Göttingen & Mannheim

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    Participants in the Intensive German Language Summer Program Earn 6 Hours Toward the Minor

German minors work in:

Knowing German is valuable in the global marketplace.

German minors work in domestic and international government organizations in a variety of roles.

German minors have careers as teachers and professors in the U.S. and abroad.

German speakers have careers as researchers and scientists in fields such as pharmaceuticals and medicine.

The program develops strong writing and communication skills.

Learn To

Comprehend spoken German

Speak German effectively

Read and comprehend various genres of German writing such as personal and business correspondence, newspaper articles, film reviews and literary texts

Write well in German: correspondence, summaries, narratives, descriptions and analytical essays

Demonstrate cultural competency related to German and the German-speaking world

“ One would be hard-pressed to find a faculty more devoted to the engagement and learning of their students. My time learning German at UNCW has had a profound effect on my education and on me as a person. ”
Max D’Ercole, ’22
German Minor Program Overview

Skills and Experience to Make You Stand Out

The German Studies program fosters a critical understanding of German culture through the study of language, literature, art, history, film, media and contemporary culture.

The program also develops strong writing and communicative skills crucial for careers in journalism, public relations, teaching, governmental service, scientific research, pharmaceuticals and international commerce.

Innovative Curriculum

In addition to courses taught by UNCW faculty, you can take German studies classes taught by faculty at other UNC System schools through the UNC Course Exchange. These courses are taught online or via live video conference.

Add Value to Your Degree

A German minor is the perfect complement to any major.

Our students have majored in international studies, business administration, international and public affairs, community health education, anthropology, political science, geography, biology and philosophy.

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Supplement Your Major with German Studies

Sample Courses in the German Minor

Table shows sample courses for this program
GER 201 Intermediate German I
GER 202 Intermediate German II
GER 301 Advanced German
GER 307 Text & Context
GER 331 Fairy Tales from Grimms to Disney
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Requirements for a German Minor

18 hours at the 200 level and above, excluding courses taught in English. Of these, at least 9 hours must be at the 300 level or higher.

A grade of “C-” or better is required in each course counted toward the minor and a “C” (2.00) average or better for all courses counted toward the minor.

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